Retail Strategies

Whatnot hits $20 billion valuation as live-auction commerce goes mainstream retail

Whatnot raised $545M at a $20B valuation, nearly doubling in months, as live-auction commerce forces enterprise retailers to rethink digital selling.

Conversational commerce, retail media, and a 0.2% June sales print are rewriting the enterprise retail playbook

Three converging forces, AI chat shopping, booming retail media, and a soft June sales number, are forcing enterprise retail operators to act now.

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AI-influenced retail ecommerce is on track to reshape how enterprise merchandisers plan and buy

AI is moving from a back-office tool to a direct driver of online retail sales, with implications for how operators staff, source, and forecast.

Amazon Business hits $60 billion in annualized sales as AI and computer vision reshape B2B ecommerce in 2026

Amazon Business, Instacart, and agentic AI are rewriting the rules of B2B and grocery ecommerce, here's what operators need to know.

Global e-commerce market on track to nearly triple by 2035, with real operational stakes for B2B sellers

The global e-commerce market is projected to reach $19.83T by 2035, driven by mobile penetration, AI personalization, and D2C platform growth.

US e-commerce market projected to hit $2.28 trillion by 2031 as mobile and fulfillment reshape supply chains

A new market forecast pegs US e-commerce at $2.28T by 2031, with mobile shopping, digital payments, and rapid fulfillment driving the build-out.

Sports Retailing with Matt Powell

A sports retail expert examines how brands are rethinking their go-to-market strategies in an increasingly competitive marketplace

Enhancing Retailers’ Personalization with Gamification

Retailers are discovering that combining tailored experiences with game-like engagement mechanics drives stronger customer loyalty and repeat purchases

To Retain Customers Amid the Rise in Grocery Costs, Stores Must Offer Competitive Prices & Home Delivery Services

Retailers face mounting pressure to balance affordability with operational costs while competing for price-conscious shoppers seeking convenience

The Coexistence of Big Box and Small Retail Relies on Synergistic Relationships

Rather than competing for dominance, retail's largest and smallest players thrive when they embrace their differences and build mutually beneficial partnerships

CONTROLTEK Design Thinking Workshop for Burlington Stores

A major retailer partners with a consultancy to reimagine operations through collaborative problem-solving and creative innovation techniques